Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Internet provider
- Keyboard and mouse
- Know how much you want to spend.
- Web browser
- Pencil and paper
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Step 1
First, You shouldn't just buy Jewish items just to buy them. You should at least have some use of the items or it will be a waste for it to collect dust. I recommend making a list of what you are getting and start your online voyage.
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Step 2
Second, Don't be exclusive to Jewish sites like Aish or Judaism.com or Chabad, which uses Judaism.com's store. You should branch out to Secular web sites like Ebay or Amazon where it may be cheaper because of it not being a Jewish website. I find these places have the best deals but you should go to each place for a certain thing. In step 3, I will list what i recommend.
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Step 3
If you are looking to make Jewish library and don't know exactly what you want, then i recommend Judaism.com or Amazon.com if you want books for beginners. Judaism.com has beginners books, but i prefer Amazon when you need a beginner's book.
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Step 4
Now, If you have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah close to his/her celebration, then for Bar Mitzvah items, i recommend MileChai especially if you like those small Torah or if you want a Chabad Black hat. I think MileChai is the only place that sells the Chabad Black Hat and the mini Torah. They also have inexpensive Tefillin($200).
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Step 5
For religious items, For Kippahs, I recommend EBay. EBay has a large library of Kippahs for less. I have seen some for $3.00. I brought my Kippah on eBay for $2.75. So its very inexpensive. For Tallitot, I recommend EBay but to an extent. The listing must have a return policy, i recommend this also if you are getting Tefillin from EBay. You should use this time in the return policy to have a local Rabbi inspect the Tefillin's scroll in the box or the Tzitzit on the Tallit.
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Step 6
For Jewish gifts and other items like Menorah or Passover Seder plates, I recommend Amazon or EBay. These are inexpensive as well. They have temporary Menorah for $4.00. If you want like to start an heirloom, then i recommend Judaism.com where the silver or gold is real while on EBay you aren't so sure.
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Step 7
So you should be careful on what to buy. Use buyer's common sense and check the background of the seller if its on an online marketplace. If your item has a return policy, then bid. I recommend this for all items(Religious or Secular) so you won't be stuck with an item that you don't like or isn't up to par. I recommend Judaism.com if you want to buy and use. If you want a cheaper price and love the trill of bidding(i do...) then use EBay or Amazon. But there's buyer beware with EBay more than with Amazon though.
